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Current Affairs Question - 04 April 2019

International Biodiversity & Conservation

Wetlands Of International Importance

If Wetlands of International Importance is brought under ‘Montreaux Record’, what will it imply?

A
Changes in ecological character have occurred or are occurring or likely to occur in the future.
B
Survival of wetlands depends upon the cultural factors of the communities present in that region.
C
The country in which it is located shall enact a law to prohibit any human activity within 5 km from the edge of wetland.
D
It is given the status of a ‘World Heritage Site’.

International Biodiversity & Conservation

IUCN Status

Match the following:

    Species IUCN

  1. Batagur Baska Endangered
  2. Irrawaddy Dolphin Critically Endangered
  3. Fishing Cat Endangered

Which among the following is correctly matched?

A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None

National Biodiversity & Conservation

Batagur Baska

Consider the following statements about ‘Batagur Baska’:

  1. It is found only in fresh waters.
  2. It is omnivorous and is listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ as per the IUCN.
  3. A captive conservation breeding programme has been implemented in Kanha National Park.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 2 only

International Biodiversity & Conservation

Wetlands

Which among the following are descriptions of ‘Wetlands’:

  1. It acts as lungs of the ecosystem.
  2. It acts as a shock absorber.
  3. It acts as natural sponge.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 2 only

International Intergovernmental Organizations, International Institutions, Agencies & Fora

Global Findex Database

Global Findex Database is brought by?

A
IMF
B
UNCTAD
C
World Bank
D
WTO

National Indian Art & Culture

Theyyam

Consider the following statements about ‘Theyyam’:

  1. This dance form has an umbilical relationship with the nature.
  2. It is performed predominantly by women.
  3. It is performed in front of sacred groves called as Kaavu.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
3 only
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